| Catalog Number |
07D70-31 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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All available patient information was included.Additional patient details are not available.An evaluation is in process.A final report will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer observed a falsely elevated magnesium result on the architect c8000 analyzer.The following data was provided for a male patient: (b)(6) initial 6.3, repeat 1.8 and 1.9 mg/dl.The sample was confirmed at 1.7 on another method.There was no impact to patient management reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Further investigation of the customer issue included a review of the complaint text, a search for similar complaints, review of field data, and a review of labeling.No adverse trend was identified for the customer's issue.The sample was a serum sample in a becton dickinson (bd) gel tube and it was spun for 6 minutes at 4000 rpm, which exceeded the manufacturer's recommended force.Per the tube manufacturer, it is important to spin gel tubes for the recommended time of 10 minutes.The gel barrier in the tubes need time to move and form a solid barrier between the red cells and the serum.Historical performance of the reagent lot was evaluated using world wide data.The patient data was analyzed and within established control limits.Labeling was reviewed and found to be adequate.Based on all available information and abbott diagnostics' complaint investigation no product deficiency was identified.
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